Leakage
Leakage (Medicine)
Leakage (pronounced: lee-kij) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe the unintentional escape or loss of a substance from its intended location. This can refer to a variety of situations, such as the leakage of blood from a blood vessel, the leakage of urine from the urinary bladder, or the leakage of cerebrospinal fluid due to a lumbar puncture.
Etymology
The term 'leakage' originates from the Old English word 'leccan', which means 'to drip'. In a medical context, it has been used since the late 19th century to describe the unintentional escape of substances from the body.
Related Terms
- Incontinence: This is a condition where there is a lack of voluntary control over urination or defecation. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including damage to the nerves controlling the bladder or rectum, or weakening of the muscles in these areas.
- Hemorrhage: This is a term used to describe severe, often sudden, leakage of blood from a blood vessel. It can occur in various parts of the body and can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
- Effusion: This refers to the escape of fluid into a body cavity or tissue. For example, a pleural effusion is the accumulation of fluid in the space between the lungs and the chest wall.
- Seepage: This is a term used to describe the slow leakage of a substance, often fluid, from its intended location. In a medical context, it can refer to the slow leakage of blood or other body fluids.
- Exudate: This is a fluid that has leaked out of blood vessels as a result of inflammation and is deposited in nearby tissues or on the surface of tissues.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Leakage
- Wikipedia's article - Leakage
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